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[KyokuJoe]

I am looking to expand my knowledge of kyokushin does anyone have any good book titles for me?

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by KyokuJoe

I am looking to expand my knowledge of kyokushin does anyone have any good book titles for me?

In what area?
History?
Philosophy?
Kihon?
Kata?
Kumite?
All of the above?

[Godai]

"This is Karate" by Mas Oyama pretty much gives you the whole picture from the founders own words. It covers a lot of ground and although things have changed in Kyokushin since the book was written in 1965, it provides a foundation for understanding what Kyokushin is. It pretty much covers everything.
Essential Karate, also by Mas Oyama is pretty good too.

Then again...I'm a dinosaur

[Chakuriki]

Osu....

This is/was free off the internet from their site....

I hope I'm not violating any rules here, don't think I am.

www.kyokushinbudokai.org

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by SenseiShihouken

Osu....
This is/was free off the internet from their site....
I hope I'm not violating any rules here, don't think I am.

Nope, pointing to websites that offer their own copyrighted material for free is perfectly OK.

[KyokuJoe]

Sorry i didn't get back to you sooner but all of the above.

[delamer]

Budo Karate of Mas Oyama is good choice by Cameron Quin.

[Martin H]

History?

"budo karate of Mas Oyama" By Cameron Quinn. But it is out of print.
"Oyama: The Legend, the Legacy" by Michael L. Lorden. It has a few glaring mistakes (such as listing a shotokan legend as a kyokushin personality), but it is easy to find.

Philosophy?

"The Kyokushin Way" by Mas Oyama.

Kihon?

I can give good books for shinkyokushin and several of the other factions. But I have no clue how NAKO kihon variations goes or if the books would be of use to you.

Kata?

I can give good books for shinkyokushin and several of the other factions. But I have no clue how NAKO kata variations goes or if the books would be of use to you.

Kumite?

Good books on kumite are rare in english. You got much more choice in Japanese.
Actually, I would recommend DVDs.
Howard Collins "kyokushin knockdown karate handbook" is good, but VERY out of print and hard to find.
You could try "Sabaki method: karate in the inner circle" by Joko Ninomiya -its Enshin karate, not kyokushin. But its very good knockdown kumite tutorial (if you dont use the stuff banned in kyokushin such as grabbing).
Same thing with "perfect karate" by Shigeru Oyama. Very good, but not entirely according to kyokushin sport knockdown rules.
Kakatootoshi have kindly mentioned a few others in a few similar threads.
http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums...17&postcount=3
http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums...08&postcount=1
There are also book versions to accompany the shinkyokushin "born to be the strongest" DVD serie on kumite techniques. But I cannot find their names or links to them mentioned in the forum (I know they have been mentioned here. By Kakatootoshi if I remember right)


For kata and kihon, you could take a look at "Kyokushin karate" (also released as Power karate vol1&") by David C. Cook. It is very outdated for any group so dont rely on it for grading purposes, but it very good. It is out of print but has been rreleased by Cook on his own styles webpage: http://www.tsg-international.com/powerkarate/
You could also go for any and all of Mas Oyamas books. But they are all technically dated compared to how any group do techniques now. Very nice read, and lot of good tips and inspiration, but you need to know that they are old.

[jgpt1]

"The Kyokushin Way" by Sosai Oyama is a good text that outlines the philosophy of Kyokushin. Hard to find a copy though.

[vikingsinmyveins]

Power Karate I-II - David Cook

[andy83]

For kihon I suggest any Hanshi Steve Arneil book. It can help you very much.
Also on Ebay you can find some book like theese.

[yoshukai]

Does anyone know where I can find/get a copy of "The Young Lions of Mas Oyama" by Shihan Bobby Lowe?

[Paedde]

Originally Posted by Martin H

"budo karate of Mas Oyama" By Cameron Quinn. But it is out of print.

It is available on his website budokarate.com as ebook.

Osu

[kakan taishite itonami]

The Kyokushin Way
This is Karate
What is Karate
All by Mas Oyama

[ashiharakaicho]

Originally Posted by yoshukai

Does anyone know where I can find/get a copy of "The Young Lions of Mas Oyama" by Shihan Bobby Lowe?

Osu, Shihan Lowe was selling them so you can try him directly.

[ksan]

Originally Posted by vikingsinmyveins

Power Karate I-II - David Cook

I have volume 2, but not volume 1... i would like to add it to my collection. If you know where i can pick up one that would be greatly appreciated..


Osu

[tsumakisan]

Budo Karate of Mas Oyama is good choice by Cameron Quin

where can i find that book plz help me out

[Bloke]

Originally Posted by tsumakisan

Budo Karate of Mas Oyama is good choice by Cameron Quin

where can i find that book plz help me out

Try here

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...+oyama&x=0&y=0

[epking1]

Originally Posted by tsumakisan

Budo Karate of Mas Oyama is good choice by Cameron Quin

where can i find that book plz help me out

You can sign up to a weekly e-news letter from Cameron Quin at his site

http://www.budokarate.com/b/Welcome.html

[Dent]

Osu!

Vapor found a book for me. Although it's all in Japanese, so I couldn't even give you a title, it focuses on teaching children, and demonstrates certain particulars well.

Osu!